Challenge

Arena do Macabeus
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Bertrand Hatun kicked off to start the match. After 4 minutes Mexico's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Nelsinho Faria who took care of the corner kick. The corner led PEÇONHENTO FC MG's Nelsinho Faria to fire away a dangerous shot which Dante Lacasa despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Luca Zorita hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. In the 7th minute Evert Tillman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dante Lacasa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With an all-out effort, PEÇONHENTO FC MG's Dante Lacasa threw himself towards the right post 9 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Evert Tillman, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 11 minutes into the match, PEÇONHENTO FC MG's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Laércio Trigo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 18th minute the ball was on its way in behind PEÇONHENTO FC MG's goalkeeper Laércio Trigo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Gabriel Delassus could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 19th minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. Laércio Trigo didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Luca Zorita went, in the 27th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Gabriel Delassus could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 30th minute of the match, but Dante Lacasa made a huge save. After a rather tough play, PEÇONHENTO FC MG's Thomás Meder got a free kick in the 38th minute. In the 39th minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Laércio Trigo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 41st minute of play forced PEÇONHENTO FC MG's goalkeeper Laércio Trigo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabriel Delassus in the 43rd minute of the match. In the 44th match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joel Gaona to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to PEÇONHENTO FC MG getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Thomás Meder hit a great ball. The PEÇONHENTO FC MG players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Mexico were winning 0-2.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Joel Gaona was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 51st minute of play forced PEÇONHENTO FC MG's goalkeeper Laércio Trigo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabriel Delassus in the 53rd minute of play. 60 minutes into the match, PEÇONHENTO FC MG's Bertrand Hatun sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dante Lacasa narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 71st minute, Evert Tillman ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Dante Lacasa was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. PEÇONHENTO FC MG's Tony de Lima was substituted for Hélio Andrade. In the 77thth minute of the game Gabriel Delassus who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mexico's Dante Lacasa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Gabriel Delassus received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Dante Lacasa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 85th minute, Lautaro Mancebo ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Laércio Trigo was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-3. 89 minutes into the match, PEÇONHENTO FC MG's goalkeeper Laércio Trigo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alberto Tafalla. In the 91st match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alberto Tafalla to maneuver through the defense. Dante Lacasa didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Evert Tillman went, in the 94th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-3 was the resulting score. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Mexico had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.